My Own Private Idaho

(1991)Directed by Gus Van Sant104 min · RDrama
Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant.

River Phoenixas Mike Waters
Keanu Reevesas Scott Favor
James Russoas Richard Waters
William Richertas Bob Pigeon
Chiara Casellias Carmella
Fleaas Budd
Tom Troupeas Jack Favor
Udo Kieras Hans
Sally Curticeas Jane Lightwork
Mickey Cottrellas Daddy Carroll
Wade Evansas Wade
Matthew Ebertas Coverboy
Scott Patrick Greenas Coverboy / Cafe Kid
Tom Crameras Coverboy
Vana O'Brienas Sharon Waters
Shaun Jordanas Cafe Kid
Shawn Wightas Cafe Kid
George Conneras Bad George
Oliver Kirkas Indian Cop